When the elder saw the powerful bloodline aura erupting from Zang Gang, his expression immediately changed. He raised his right hand, preparing to strike.

However, Zang Gang suddenly vanished from where she stood. When she reappeared, she was already in front of him, and at the same time, a blade plunged directly into his forehead.

Under normal circumstances, Zang Gang, who lacked cultivation and was in a weakened state, wouldn't have been able to harm the elder's ethereal form. However, the weapon actually pierced the elder's forehead for real.

The elder's face was filled with disbelief. "This…"

Zang Gang suddenly roared. Her shout released a terrifying bloodline aura that shattered the elder's ethereal form on the spot.

After eliminating the elder, Zang Gang slowly turned around and looked at Ye Guan, who was standing not far away. Her blood-red eyes and the murderous aura surrounding her body exuded an overwhelming intent to kill.

The two locked eyes.

Swoosh!

Zang Gang disappeared again. In the blink of an eye, a blade was pressed against Ye Guan's neck.

Ye Guan didn't move.

Zang Gang merely held the weapon against Ye Guan's neck.

Staring at Ye Guan, Zang Gang grabbed the former's hand and sucked it.

Ye Guan immediately pulled his hand back.

Zang Gang glared at him angrily, but Ye Guan simply patted her head lightly and said, "Let's go."

With that, he turned and walked away.

Zang Gang stood there, fuming with frustration.

After leaving the hall with Zang Gang, Ye Guan encountered Zhan Fu, who had fled earlier but now ran back to them. Zhan Fu smiled sheepishly. "Brother…"

Ye Guan said nothing and continued walking with Zang Gang toward the teleportation array.

Zhan Fu hurried to follow them.

As they walked, Little Pagoda suddenly said,

"What you did just now was very dangerous—for both you and her."

Ye Guan nodded. "I know."

Of course, he understood the danger. He was well aware of how terrifying the Mad Demon Bloodline could be. Giving the girl his blood could enhance her bloodline and push her into a complete frenzy, causing her to lose all reason.

If that had happened, not even Ye Guan would have been able to control her.

However, he had no other choice.

He had to gamble, and he won.

The Mad Demon Bloodline clearly favored the girl, and it recognized that driving her mad would lead to her death. Therefore, the Mad Demon Bloodline chose to restrain itself.

Ye Guan felt rather helpless upon realizing that, and it was all because the Mad Demon Bloodline genuinely liked the little girl.

Soon, the three of them arrived at the teleportation array. Ye Guan crouched down and began repairing the damaged runes.

Zang Gang stood beside him, occasionally glancing at Ye Guan and licking her lips. She suddenly realized that Ye Guan's blood tasted incredibly delicious—better than the finest beast meat.

Zhan Fu stood a short distance away. He glanced at Zang Gang, then moved even farther away. This little girl was absolutely terrifying.

It didn't take long for Ye Guan to repair the final rune. Then, he placed some spiritual crystals into the array's core.

Boom!

The teleportation array suddenly trembled violently. Moments later, blue light surged from the array, enveloping the three of them.

Zhan Fu was thrilled. "It worked!"

A faint smile appeared on Ye Guan's face as he threw a few more spiritual crystals into the array.

Boom!

The teleportation array activated. Waves of blue light engulfed the three of them, and in the next moment, they disappeared.

Soon, the trio entered a teleportation tunnel. However, Ye Guan quickly realized something was wrong. The tunnel was incredibly unstable. All three of them were suspended upside down during the teleportation, and the walls of the tunnel flickered as if they might shatter at any moment.

Clearly, the teleportation array had significant issues.

Ye Guan held tightly onto Zang Gang and called out in his mind,

"Master Pagoda?"

Little Pagoda responded,

"What?"

"Think of a solution, quick!"

"Just endure it."

Ye Guan was at a loss for words.

Time passed, though it was impossible to tell how long. Eventually, Ye Guan began to feel better. When he opened his eyes, he found himself lying in a mountain range. He sat up abruptly and looked around, but Zang Gang and Zhan Fu were nowhere to be seen.

Realizing that Zang Gang wasn't nearby, his expression darkened.

They were now in the Heavenly World, and leaving that girl alone out here was dangerous—for others and herself. Her usual survival tactics wouldn't work in this place.

Shaking off the dizziness in his head, Ye Guan stood up and surveyed his surroundings. He couldn't help but feel confused.

Where the hell am I?

Little Pagoda spoke up, "You need to find that girl quickly. She's extremely dangerous out here."

Zang Gang!

Ye Guan's face grew even more serious. With her Mad Demon Bloodline, if she went on a rampage, it would be terrifying.

After scanning his surroundings again, Ye Guan began walking. Before long, he climbed a mountain and saw, in the distance, an ancient city roughly ten kilometers away.

Relieved, Ye Guan thought to himself,

At least we weren't teleported too far off course.

About an hour later, Ye Guan arrived at the ancient city. After asking around, he learned that the Long Clan, associated with Long Dai, resided in the Heavenly Capital City. Using another teleportation array, he made his way to the capital.

The Heavenly Capital City was much larger and more luxurious than the previous city. With the addition of the Guanxuan Academy, not just the capital but the entire Heavenly World had begun developing at a rapid pace.

The Guanxuan Academy had brought countless benefits to the world.

First, their cultivation methods and martial techniques had raised the ceiling of the universe's cultivation. Secondly, the Guanxuan Academy brought an impeccable talent development system; it was nothing short of groundbreaking.

The academy became popular and even sought after by all the major forces.

Ye Guan didn't go to the Guanxuan Academy or the Immortal Treasures Pavilion.

He had long stopped trusting the local authorities, as they believed that they were corrupt to the core.

After some searching, Ye Guan found the Long Clan. It was one of the four great clans in the Heavenly World, so it was easy to locate. When he arrived at the Long Clan estate, a black-robed guard stopped him.

Ye Guan smiled politely and said, "Greetings. I'm Miss Long Dai's friend. May I trouble you to inform her that I'm here?"

The guard frowned as he looked Ye Guan up and down. "A friend of the lady?"

"That's correct."

The guard hesitated before saying, "Wait here."

He turned to leave, but another guard blocked the black-robed guard's path.

"Do you really believe that he's Miss's friend?"

"No." The black-robed guard shook his head. "But just in case?"

The second guard sized up Ye Guan. "He looks so dirty. He's probably a con man. Just kick him out."

The black-robed guard hesitated, then said, "It's just informing her. If he isn't her friend, we'll at most get scolded. But if he is and we drive him away, we'll lose our jobs."

Ignoring the other guard, he walked back into the estate.

The second guard turned to Ye Guan and sneered. "You? Are you really a friend of our lady?"

Ye Guan nodded. "Mmhm."

"Someone like you is worthy of knowing our Miss?" he said, sarcastically.

"What did you just say?!" A furious voice echoed from behind him.

The guard turned and saw Long Dai glaring at him. His face changed, and he dropped to his knees, trembling. "Miss…"

Long Dai glared at him, her eyes blazing with anger. "Apologize to my ma—my

friend!

" Friend!

The guard's face turned deathly pale. He quickly turned to Ye Guan and stammered, "S-Sir, I'm so sorry…"

Ye Guan glanced at the guard, and then he turned to Long Dai with a smile. "Let's talk somewhere else."

Long Dai nodded. "Alright."

With that, the two walked away.

The guard's face was ashen as he knelt. He knew his career in the Long Clan was over.

***

Long Dai kept glancing at Ye Guan with a curious face.

Ye Guan smiled. "What is it?"

Long Dai studied his face and said, "Master, your appearance…"

Ye Guan paused, and then he remembered that after recovering his strength, he had altered his appearance slightly. He smiled and explained, "I got a little carried away with my cultivation."

Long Dai blinked. "Got carried away?"

Ye Guan nodded. "Mmhm."

Long Dai playfully smacked his shoulder and laughed. "Master, you're so funny. Couldn't you come up with a better excuse?"

Moments later, Long Dai brought Ye Guan to the Immortal Treasures Pavilion. As they arrived, a manager greeted them with a smile. "Miss Long Dai."

Long Dai nodded. "We're here to eat."

The manager quickly replied, "Right away. Please follow me."

He gestured invitingly, leading them to a luxurious dining room. The two of them sat by the window.

Long Dai smiled. "Master, this Immortal Treasures Pavilion is incredible. They have branches across the entire universe and make absurd amounts of money. I wonder if their blockhead boss can even spend it all."

"

Pfft!

" Ye Guan spat the water everywhere, barely avoiding spraying it on Long Dai.

Long Dai quickly handed him a napkin. "Master, are you okay…?"

Ye Guan hesitated before asking, "Blockhead boss?"

Long Dai giggled. "It's a term from the Milky Way. It means… awesome and handsome."

Ye Guan looked at her silently.

Long Dai laughed. "Master, why did you come looking for me? Are you short on money? How much do you need? Just say it—your disciple is loaded!"

With that, she handed him a storage ring containing over a thousand spiritual crystals.

Ye Guan smiled warmly. Though he hadn't known Long Dai for long, her kindness toward him as her master truly touched him.

Just then, the food was served.

Long Dai pointed to one of the dishes and said with a grin, "Master, do you know what this is? It's called lobster. Do you know what lobster is?"

Ye Guan stayed silent.

Long Dai picked up a lobster and giggled. "This is a delicacy from the Milky Way. Only the Immortal Treasures Pavilion serves it… Master, do you know what it can do to you? It will boost your… virility!"